Away Down the River Lyrics

Lyric discussion by AcousticLou 

Cover art for Away Down the River lyrics by Alison Krauss

This beautiful song is sung from the point of view of one who's just recently died and speaking to one left behind. The one speaking could be a parent, a lover, a child, or even a pet - the song is left open that way, so it can be comforting to any who've lost a loved one. It also reminds me of that poem "Crossing the Bar."

Krauss has an excellent ear for great songs, and this one was written by Julie Lee.

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